The list was unveiled during the 2014 WPO National Conference held in New Orleans on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Jennifer Gurthrie, CEO of In-Flight Crew Connections accepted the award.

"It is an honor to be among this acclaimed group of women entrepreneurs," said Jennifer Gurthrie, CEO of In-Flight Crew Connections. "We are pleased to be acknowledged for the achievements of our staffing professionals and crew members and are proud of their tireless efforts to offer first-class service to our clients."

For the first time since its inception, the 2014 50 Fastest was opened to applicants on a global level, resulting in two international businesses in the top ten. Participating companies were ranked according to a sales growth formula that combines percentage and absolute growth. To be qualified for the ranking, businesses are required to be privately held, woman-owned/led companies with annual revenue of at least $500,000 by year end 2008